Saboteur

The use of irony in Ha Jin's "Saboteur" highlights the corrupt nature of authority and the cyclical nature of injustice. Despite being a victim of police brutality, Mr. Chiu becomes an agent of harm...

The policemen in Ha Jin's "Saboteur" laugh at the newlywed couple, Mr. Chiu and his bride, due to a mix of intimidation and resentment. As Mr. Chiu is a university professor, the policemen likely...

In Ha Jin's "Saboteur," the plot structure follows a traditional arc: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The story begins with Mr. Chiu, a university professor, being...

Ha Jin's "Saboteur" employs symbols to explore themes of authority, deterioration, and human warmth. The statue of Chairman Mao, pigeons, and peasants symbolize the pervasive and oppressive nature of...

Imagery in "The Saboteur" includes food and decay, highlighting Mr. Chiu's strained relationship with his wife and his own internal conflict. The story opens with a meal scene, where the breaking of...

Chiu, who has a very high regard for law and order, is shocked and surprised by the police officer's behavior. He has done nothing to warrant this policeman's actions. Chiu feels he has been treated...

Chiu is in Muji with his wife. He accidentally gets arrested for having a bad attitude towards the police who threw their tea at him and his wife. They throw Chiu in jail and get ready to torture his...

The protagonists in "The Things They Carried" and "Saboteur" are Tim O'Brien and Mr. Chiu, respectively. Both characters face the man versus society conflict. O'Brien struggles with societal...